It’s time for another 100-word story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, this weeks photo prompt is offered by Ted Strutz. Thank to our hostess and our photographer
“Is it time, Barbie?”
“Yes. I’m sorry. Can’t fight any more. Full moon tonight?” The whispered words drained her energy.
“Full moon. Everything is arranged.” She watched as I gathered up her coat, pillows, and a warm comforter. I wrapped her up, lifted her in my arms.
“Thank you, Sweetheart.”
She slipped away from me under the light of the full moon. I held her for a long time.
Just Writing! 
Dear Linda,
How very sad. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A loving farewell watching the night sky. Peaceful.
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If I ever get to choose, I think this would be a good way to go 🙂
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Not sure I’d want to know. Just die in my sleep like Dad did (well, sort of…long story).
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That’s what happened to my father-in-law. Went to bed, went to sleep, never woke up.
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Yeah. Actually, we found my Dad in bed and called 911. ER folks at hospital revived his body but my Dad himself never came back. Mom agreed to shut off the life support and his body expired soon afterward. As far as I’m concerned, he’d died hours before.
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You’ve said it so well. Reviving the body doesn’t always revive the soul. Sorry you had to find your dad that way. My FIL died at hunting camp, no family around–he died doing what he loved.
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Very well done. A bittersweet farewell. The one who’s going is set free; the one who stays has all the sorrow and often a huge “No one needs me now” emptiness.
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Sad. But if you have to go, perhaps choosing to do it like this, peacefully, would be best…
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I think so. It’s a reality we all face, but don’t often have the opportunity to plan ahead of time.
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That was a good way to go. Well written, Linda.
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Thanks 🙂
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So sad. Glad he comforted her.
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It’s sad, but what better way to die than to old your love, be held by your love? Beautifully done Linda
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Thanks, Lynne. I agree–no better way to go, but very hard for the one who remains.
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Very, very true
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A sad piece with a somewhat happy ending. Simply delightful.
Click to read my FriFic!
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Thanks, Keith.
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Sad and poignant. Beautifully written.
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Thanks, Sheila.
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My pleasure!
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Maybe dying in the arms of someone…
Reminds of Cutting Crew… (I just) died in your arms
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Sorry, not familiar with Cutting Crew–but I like the title 🙂
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So beautiful. Kind of like that scene in the cheesy movie New Years Eve (and I’m not ashamed to admit I love them!) where Hillary Swank’s character brings her father (Robert DeNiro) to the roof of the hospital so he can see the ball come down in Times Square…
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Who doesn’t enjoy cheesy now and then 🙂 Thanks, Dale.
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Right?
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Moving story, Linda. The little details you include really enhance its impact.
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Thanks. The details are tough sometimes with that 100-word limit 🙂
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I don’t know, it hurt my heart reading this.
It’s troubling to say goodbye.
Randy
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Randy, I consider this high praise,indeed.To touch the heart of the reader is every writer’s goal. Thank you.
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It is.
I feel the same way. The point of writing is to move the reader and the point of being the reader is to be moved by a writer.
Randy
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good writing. i can easily visualize in my mind what’s going on.
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Thanks very much 🙂
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I love this one. Especially if it is about a Barbie doll. 🙂
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Well, no, not a Barbie doll 🙂 Glad you like it.
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This is beautiful, Linda. Thanks for writing it.
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Thanks, Moon.
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It seems like such a kind, compassionate thing to do. What a beautiful way to go. And such a beautiful story, Linda!
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Thank you. I have to say I’m surprised at the reaction this one has created. I guess it touches people because it is so much a part of the human experience.
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In answer to your comment, it is part of the human experience. Many of us over 50 have been with a loved one when they died. You’ve painted a beautiful scene of love and compassion.
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Thank you. I have yet to actually be with a loved one as that person is dying. My mom died five years ago, and only my sister was with her; she said it was an amazing thing to watch the light leave Mom’s eyes. Yes, it’s part of our life experience.
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So beautifully sentimental without being maudlin. Kudos!
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What a beautifully sad tale, Gran. Just beautiful.
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Thanks so much.
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A surprise for me…I like surprises, even sad ones.
Mine: https://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2017/10/05/friday-fictioneers-by-the-light-of-the-silvery-moon/
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Very sad, but a nice end, if the end must come, slipping away in the arms of your loved one.
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Agreed. Thanks for stopping by.
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So sad, but you managed to fit so much emotion into so few words.
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I love this challenge. Makes us all more careful writers, I think.
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Tears! But happy tears. Nicely done…..
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Thanks, Alicia.
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Heartbreakingly beautiful!
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Exactly my goal. Thanks 🙂
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I was so sure she was going to turn into a mermaid and swim away. This is more real, and sadder.
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Thanks, Alice. Glad you were touched by my story.
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Heartbreaking yet I would love to go this way 🙂
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